Melon, mozzarella and parma ham tartines
Serves 4
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This quick starter is easily scaled and doesn't scrimp on style or substance - combine shaved, salty parma ham with juicy ripe melon and creamy mozzarella
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- 4 slices of parma ham
- 4 slices of baguette or ciabatta
- 300g melonripe, cut into small cubes
- ½ red chillifinely chopped
- basilhalf finely chopped
- ½ lemonjuiced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 mozzarella balldrained
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal290
- fat15g
- saturates5.8g
- carbs24g
- sugars5.4g
- fibre1.7g
- protein13.9g
- salt1.3g
Method
step 1
Put the parma ham slices in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-low heat and fry for 4-5 mins, turning halfway, until crispy and golden. Leave to cool and crisp. Toast the bread slices in the fat in the pan, toasting for 1-2 mins on each side.
step 2
Mix the melon, chilli, chopped basil, lemon juice and olive oil with some seasoning. Tear the mozzarella into the melon and toss. Spoon over the toasts. Garnish with the crispy parma ham and a few extra basil leaves.
